Nearest to the waterways
The particular choice of supermarket is based on it being the nearest to the waterway. Most are major stores, and are most likely to fulfil all the needs of the boater in being able to stock-up for a period of cruising. The only exceptions are small convenience stores which are near to popular mooring places.
The larger stores such as Tesco Extra, Asda and the larger Sainsbury's have a massive range of non-food items, such as electrical goods, galley utensils, tools, etc. etc. and a huge selection of clothes. Many of the stores have been visited personally.
The supermarkets
Grand Union
Including Leicester Section, Market Harborough Arm, Aylesbury Arm, Slough Arm, Paddington Arm and Regent's Canal
Kennet & Avon
Trent & Mersey/Caldon
Including Weaver, Peak Forest and Erewash
Rochdale/Huddersfield
Including Peak Forest
Aire & Calder/Calder & Hebble
Leeds & Liverpool
Including Bridgewater Canal
Coventry/Oxford
Including Birmingham & Fazeley
Worcester & Birmingham
Including Staffs & Worcs, Severn and Avon, Gloucester & Sharpness
Overseas visitors
As well as selling food of every description, all the major supermarkets have facilities for supplying cash, usually 24 hours. All supply newspapers and magazines. Most sell writing materials, have stamps and postboxes. All are licenced to sell alcohol. All sell non-foods with many selling clothes. All the major stores provide a free-phone for calling a taxi.
Though Tesco tells us they are, some of its smaller stores are not open 24 hours. Though on Sundays Tesco stores are open half an hour before the official opening time of 10am, for browsing.
We appreciate information on any changes.
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